The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship is a fully funded, year-long program hosted at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute in the USA. It is designed to support exceptionally accomplished individuals from around the world—including scholars, scientists, artists, journalists, and practitioners—allowing them to step away from their routines and delve deeply into independent projects. Each year, approximately 50 fellows are selected across the Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Science, Engineering, and Mathematics fields to develop new ideas, tools, and methods in a highly collaborative environment.

SUMMARY

• Host Country: USA
• Host Institution: Harvard University
• Duration: 1 Year
• Deadline: October 1st, 2026

BENEFITS

• $78,000 stipend.
• $5,000 for project expenses.
• Relocation coverage to and from the USA.
• Housing and childcare assistance.
• Healthcare options.
• Dedicated office or studio space at Radcliffe Yard.
• Harvard visiting fellow appointment (granting full access to university resources).
• Opportunities and funding to hire Harvard undergraduate research partners.

ELIGIBILITY

• The fellowship is open to all nationalities.
• Applicants must demonstrate a remarkably strong record of independent work and professional accomplishment. 
• General: Current doctoral or master’s students are ineligible unless their dissertation has been accepted and the degree is imminent. Former Harvard Radcliffe fellows cannot reapply. Group applications (up to two people) are permitted.
• Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM: Applicants must have received their doctorate at least four years prior to the appointment and possess a significant publication record (e.g., at least two refereed articles/monographs for Humanities; at least five refereed articles for STEM).
• Journalism: Must have at least five years of professional experience as a journalist.
• Creative Arts & Nonfiction: Must demonstrate significant independent achievement, such as published books, professional solo exhibitions, broadcasted films, or produced plays.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Completed Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Project Proposal (including a bibliography and specifying any collaborative nature if applying as a group)
• Writing or Work Sample (relevant to your discipline)
• Letters of Recommendation (typically three; if partnering with a local Boston-based lab, one letter must be from the lab host)

Please visit HERE to apply and for more detailed information.